Molly's Travels: South Africa, 2017 and Asia, 2012

Tag Archives: Beauty

My bucket list just got a bit longer. I don’t normally post links, but these photos were just too incredible not to share. Awe-inspiring in the true sense of both visually stunning and fear inducing (in a reverence for nature sort of way). What a beautiful, strange, and amazing world we live in!

This is Part I. I came prepared with 4 extra AA batteries for my camera (that I bought here), at least so I thought. They last for 1 photo at a time, so Allison took pictures for both of us. Stay tuned for more Konark, art village, and other pictures! Luckily, I also found the extra batteries I brought from home for future adventures.

Shanti Stupa at Dhauli. A Buddhist temple and famous pilgrimage site symbolizing love and peace. An ancient king after a very bloody battle came to this spot and vowed never again to wage violent war.

We were famous all day. Everyone wanted to take their pictures with us. They don’t see foreigners very often. We were probably stopped every 15min for a photo. I was handed a couple children to hold for Kodak moments, one of which proceeded to slap me in the face. Good times.

Behind the Buddhist temples

Looking out over Bhubaneswar

Getting ourselves, parents, and future “life partners” bless for the bargain price of only 500 rupees. (p.s. that’s a lot, you best appreciate it parents and future life partners)

side of the small Buddhist temple

Konark (sun temple), a World Heritage site.

Konark

Beautiful sarees at the beach

Indian boy playing in the ocean

Crazy wind taking control of my hair. Oh, and Allison. (P.S. Mom, note I do have other salweez suits! See this photo for one!)